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What's Happening in Dublin this Weekend - April 9th - Free Events
April sunshine feels oh so good.
Olivia Sinclair
April 09, 2026
Hey all,
This week feels very culture-heavy in the best way.
Loads of talks, workshops, music and creative events popping up across the city — the kind of things you don’t just stumble into, but are always worth it when you go.
If you’re in the mood to learn something, hear something new, or just do something a bit different this weekend — this is your list.
This Week’s Picks
Solas Quartet – Hugh Lane Sunday Concert Series
The Shake – Live Event
CENSORED: Aoife Bhreatnach in Conversation
Gallery Movement Workshop – The Arc of the Body
What’s the Story? Storytelling Workshop
Words in Other Places – Literature in Translation
Celebrating Cultures – Ceiliúradh Cultúr
Stuart Bailie in Conversation
🎻 Solas Quartet – Hugh Lane Sunday Concert Series
Always a strong shout for a Sunday.
The Hugh Lane concerts are one of the best free cultural things in the city, and this one features the Solas Quartet — expect a proper quality performance in an intimate setting.
Perfect slow Sunday plan.
The Shake
A newer event that’s building a bit of momentum.
Music-led, social, and one of those nights where you go in not knowing exactly what to expect — but that’s kind of the point.
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CENSORED – Aoife Bhreatnach in Conversation
A really interesting talk exploring themes around censorship, storytelling and creative expression.
If you enjoy talks that leave you thinking a bit differently afterwards, this is a solid pick.
Gallery Movement Workshop – The Arc of the Body
Something a bit different.
A movement workshop set within a gallery space — blending art and physical expression. No pressure, just an opportunity to explore movement in a creative setting.
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What’s the Story? – Storytelling Workshop
Back again and always a good one.
Short stories, live prompts, creative collaboration — ideal if you want to flex your creative muscles or just meet like-minded people.
🌍 Words in Other Places – Literature in Translation
A fascinating event exploring literature beyond borders.
Great if you’re into books, languages, or just want to hear perspectives you might not usually come across.
Celebrating Cultures – Ceiliúradh Cultúr
A vibrant event celebrating different cultures through music, performance and community.
These are always great energy — a proper mix of people, stories and traditions.
🎤 Stuart Bailie in Conversation
A conversation event diving into music, culture and storytelling.
Perfect for anyone interested in the Irish music scene and the stories behind it.
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That’s your Dublin Buzz for the week.
A lot of these are the kind of events you go to once… and then wonder why you don’t go to more things like it.
If you make it to any, let me know how it was.
And as always — if someone pops into your head reading this, send it on.
I’ve published a longer form of guide with things that are always on and free to do, read the extended free to do in Dublin guide now
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